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Learning disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder Referral Guide

Instructors, counselors, and other college staff often ask about what to look for
before referring students with possible learning disabilities or attention deficit
disorder. The brief checklist of characteristics which follows may be of assistance.

Keep in mind that, according to the Title V regulations that govern the California
Community Colleges, a learning disability is a persistent condition that affects adults
with average to above average intellectual ability. In spite of this ability, these
individuals experience severe discrepancies between aptitude and achievement as a
result of a severe processing deficit.

LD Characteristics

Difficulty with comprehension and retention of material that is read

Errors in spelling, grammar and sentence structure in written work that are inconsistent
with the student’s oral language

Difficulty understanding verbal instructions in spite of the fact that the student’s
primary language is English

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